Bumpers Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) Book - Conan the Barbarian #1 1970 Issue - Bottom Staple Ran across this book. Can't tell if the bottom staple has been re-stapled by someone or if the factory just mis-stapled it. To me, it looks like its been re-stapled by somebody trying to hold the book together. If this is true, then obviously that would mean a restoration grade. But, I could be wrong. Looking for some more opinions. Here is the top staple for reference. Looks normal. Thanks for your time and help. Much appreciated. Edited November 25, 2023 by Bumpers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I wouldn't be so sure it's been tampered with. I can't see evidence of a previous different staple placement. The staple itself looks consistent with the other one. Others will offer their opinions but I think this is the original staple in its original placement. I certainly hope so too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Tough call. I think it's the original staple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 It looks like the lower staple was removed and reinserted to perhaps help hold a detached centerfold in. I’ve yet to see cgc note removing and reinserting a staple as restoration. silverseeker and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/25/2023 at 11:07 AM, grendelbo said: I think it's the original staple. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/25/2023 at 5:26 AM, Bumpers said: Book - Conan the Barbarian #1 1970 Issue - Bottom Staple Ran across this book. Can't tell if the bottom staple has been re-stapled by someone or if the factory just mis-stapled it. To me, it looks like its been re-stapled by somebody trying to hold the book together. If this is true, then obviously that would mean a restoration grade. But, I could be wrong. Looking for some more opinions. Here is the top staple for reference. Looks normal. Thanks for your time and help. Much appreciated. This is one of those wonky things that goes beyond the established boundaries of common sense. If you ever decide to sell it, just be sure to let potential customers know it has this odd defect...and let them decide whether they can live with it or not. grendelbo and zzutak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormflora Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/25/2023 at 3:45 PM, Topnotchman said: It looks like the lower staple was removed and reinserted to perhaps help hold a detached centerfold in. I’ve yet to see cgc note removing and reinserting a staple as restoration. This is what it looks like to me as well. The staple on the inside was deliberately bent to hold the centerfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpers Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Thank you all so much for your responses! I appreciate the quickness you all have responded. Taking in all the feedback I have decided to go ahead and send the comic for grading. I will report back here the result of it when I get it back from CGC. Again, thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
